Botanical Extract

Hops Extract

Hops Extract — extract of hop cones, a plant known for brewing, but valuable in cosmetics due to phytoestrogens and antibacterial activity. It supports mature skin and helps control oiliness and problematic skin.

phytoestrogensantibacterial activitysebum-regulating actionantioxidant

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Humulus Lupulus Extract — a plant extract with dominant compounds 8-prenylnaringenin (a powerful plant phytoestrogen) and humulone/lupulone (bitter acids with antibacterial activity). Mechanism: hop phytoestrogens can theoretically support estrogen-dependent skin processes (collagen synthesis, moisture retention), similar to other phytoestrogenic plants. Separately, hop bitter acids demonstrate antibacterial activity against some acne-related strains, as well as sebum-regulating properties that control excessive activity of sebaceous glands.

Products for mature skin with a phytoestrogen focus, formulas for oily and problematic skin with an emphasis on sebum control, plant-based antioxidant products.

Key Benefits

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Sebum-regulating and antibacterial action for problematic skin

Bitter acids in hops extract (humulone, lupulone) demonstrate antibacterial activity against acne-related bacteria and also help regulate excessive activity of sebaceous glands. Result: support for the balance of oily and problematic skin, reduction of pore visibility and excessive shine.

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Potential phytoestrogen support for mature skin

8-prenylnaringenin, one of the most powerful known plant phytoestrogens, can theoretically support skin processes that slow down with the natural decline of estrogen levels with age. This makes hops extract an interesting component for anti-aging formulas aimed at mature skin.

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Antioxidant action of hop flavonoids

Flavonoids present in hops extract provide additional antioxidant protection for skin cells against oxidative stress, complementing the specific sebum-regulating and potential phytoestrogen action of the component.

Suitable for

oily and problematic skinmature skin in need of phytoestrogen support

Main Actions

✓ sebum-regulating action✓ antibacterial activity✓ potential phytoestrogen support

Hops Extract: dual functionality

Hops extract is interesting for its dual functionality — sebum-regulating action for problematic skin and potential phytoestrogen support for mature skin, which is rarely found in a single component. INCI: Humulus Lupulus Extract. Concentration: 0.5-3% in cosmetic formulas.

CategoryBotanical Extracts

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